Canon HG20 - Manual (Page 118)

Additional Information
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Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between
hot and cold temperatures may cause
condensation (water droplets) to form
on its internal surfaces. Stop using the
camcorder if condensation is detected.
Continued use may damage the
camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
• When the camcorder is moved
quickly from cold to warm places
• When the camcorder is left in a humid
room
• When a cold room is heated rapidly
• Do not expose the camcorder to
sudden or extreme changes in
temperature.
• Place the camcorder in an airtight
plastic bag and let it adjust gradually
to temperature changes before
removing it from the bag.
The camcorder automatically shuts off.
The precise time required for water
droplets to evaporate will vary
depending on the location and weather
conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2
hours before resuming use of the
camcorder.
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
You can use the compact power
adapter to operate the camcorder and
to charge battery packs in any country
with power supply between 100 and
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon
Service Center for information on plug
adapters for overseas use.
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings
on TVs compatible with the PAL
system. PAL (or the compatible SECAM
system) is used in the following regions/
countries:
Europe: All of Europe and Russia.
Americas: Only in Argentina, Brazil,
Uruguay and French territories (French
Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, etc.).
Asia: Most of Asia (except in Japan,
the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan
and Myanmar).
Africa: All of Africa
and African islands. Australia/
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand,
Papua New Guinea; most Pacific
islands (except for Micronesia, Samoa,
Tonga and US territories like Guam and
American Samoa).
T
O AVOID CONDENSATION
W HEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED